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Jan 27, 2026 Local News
Fukuoka Open Top Bus Adds New Vehicles And Dazaifu Route
Nishitetsu will introduce two new vehicles to its FUKUOKA OPEN TOP BUS service on March 28, marking the first fleet renewal in 14 years...
Jan 27, 2026 Local News
Kitakyushu Open Top Bus Launches March 27, 2026
A new open-top sightseeing bus service will begin operating in Kitakyushu on March 27, offering panoramic views of the city’s waterfront...
Jan 23, 2026 Local News
JR Kyushu Launches Real-Time Train Information Service “Train Navi”
JR Kyushu announced it would launch a new smartphone service, “JR Kyushu Train Navi,” on January 26 to provide passengers with...
Jan 23, 2026 Local News
Kyushu Horse Mackerel Fry Heads to U.S. Ballpark With Padres Deal
A seafood company based in Fukuoka City signed a contract to sell its horse mackerel fry at the San Diego Padres’ home stadium, marking a rare entry of a Kyushu...
Jan 23, 2026 Local News
House Foods Unveils Limited-Edition “Kurume-Style Tonkotsu” Umakacchan
House Foods announced a new limited-edition flavor of its long-running instant noodle brand Umakacchan, introducing “Kurume...
Jan 22, 2026 Local News
Kyuden Shuts Down Oita Geothermal Plant
Kyuden Mirai Energy, a Kyushu Electric Power subsidiary, has decommissioned its Hacchobaru Binary Power Plant in Kokonoe...
Jan 22, 2026 Local News
Nishitetsu Launches “Vegifuru Train”
Nishitetsu has launched the “Nishitetsu Vegifuru Train,” a project to transport fresh local produce by rail from farms to stores...
Jan 16, 2026 Local News
MrMax Profit Jumps on Strong Private-Brand Sales
MrMax Holdings reported a 24% rise in net profit for the March–November 2025 period, reaching ¥23 billion...
Jan 16, 2026 Local News
Best Denki to Close Tenjin Flagship Store for Redevelopment
Best Denki has announced that its Fukuoka Honten (Main Store) in the Tenjin district will officially close on...
Jan 16, 2026 Local News
Family Play Areas to Open at Boat Race Wakamatsu
Kitakyushu City announced plans to open new family-oriented play areas at Boat Race Wakamatsu in April...
